From Ahmedabad Police procuring four advanced drones and five new anti-drone systems leading up to the elections to a new book launched on the architecture of Gandhian heritage sites, read on to stay updated with the happenings in the city with our Ahmedabad News Roundup.

IHCL has announced the opening of its 7th hotel in Ahmedabad, which will be hotel Ginger in the southern suburbs of Changodar. Strategically situated minutes from the SG Highway for enhanced connectivity, this new luxury hotel features an all-day diner, fitness center, and above 4,600 sq. ft. of banquet and meeting space.

A three-day exhibition titled 'InterSolar India 2024' kicked off in the Helipad ground in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. Organized by Messe München for the third time in Gujarat, this event will showcase the state's potential in renewable energy. It is noteworthy that Gujarat holds the hefty majority when it comes to solar rooftop systems installed in India.

The Sabarmati Ashram Preservation and Memorial Trust (SAPMT) launched a new book Wednesday, which documents the unique architecture prevalent among Gandhian heritage sites. Titled Gandhi's Places- An Architectural Documentation, the book has been edited by Ahmedabad-based architects Prof. Neelkhant Chhaya and Riyaz Tayyibji, along with Prof. Tridip Suhrud, a Gandhian scholar.

Residents of Ahmedabad might have to face some traffic snarls today due to the VVIP movement on airport road, Narendra Modi stadium road, stretch from Indira bridge to airport, and the Apollo circle. In view of this, residents are advised to pre-plan their alternative routes.

In view of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections and VIP visits from leaders from across the country, Ahmedabad Police has amped up security measures. In the latest upgrade, they have procured 4 advanced and long-range drones to boost surveillance. Apart from that, the Police has also invested up to ₹75 lakh in five anti-drone systems to combat any threatening drone activity.